Sending a text message (SMS)

Open the
Messages app.

Tap .

Enter a contact name or mobile number in the
To field.

Tap the box that says
Add text, and then enter your message.

Tap , or press to save the message as a draft.

Note:

There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.

Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message.